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A retirement savings catch-up
Chris Farrell Dec 27, 2011
I am a 58-year-old female, currently employed. I've got approx $100,000 saved in a 401(k) plan. I've had to take out a student loan to cover the cost of one year toward my MBA, which I have completed. Because of the student loan, I've decreased the 401(k) contribution -- normally 25 percent of my pay -- to 6 percent. I'll have the student loan paid off by April 2012. Since I am worried sick that I won't have enough when I retire, do you have suggestions about how to catch up? Danica, Houston, TX
Getting Personal: A look back over a long, hard year
Dec 27, 2011
A rare treat for listeners! Tess discusses the ins and outs of 2011 with all four of our regulars, Chris Farrell, Kathy Kristof, David Lazarus and Liz Weston.
As tuition rises, value of law degrees is questioned
Amy Scott Dec 22, 2011
A report on the high cost of law school, which many students borrow to cover, suggests schools should provide information on how their graduates fare in the work world.
What's on the menu for next year?
Tess Vigeland Dec 30, 2011
Tess talks with David Lazarus, Kathy Kristof, Liz Weston and Chris Farrell about what we might be able to expect in 2012.
Cornell will build NYC applied science campus
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 20, 2011
The Roosevelt Island engineering school could bring billions to New York City.
More private money entering public schools
Amy Scott Dec 23, 2011
Taxpayers spend about $600 billion a year on K through 12 education. Philanthropists only spend around four billion. But they get a lot for their money.
LearnZillion does a number on classrooms
Amy Scott Dec 20, 2011
The online video service offers teachers hundreds of instructional math videos, for free. But what about the human touch?
California schools get hit again
Amy Scott Dec 14, 2011
The state will take another $200 million from public universities in the state. What's left to cut?
Billionaires go back to school
Amy Scott Dec 8, 2011
Philanthropists are funneling big money into public education. Are they too powerful?
